Genesis 32:2-3
Genesis 32:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim. And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Genesis 32:2-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When he saw them, he exclaimed, “This is God’s military camp!” So he named that place Two Camps of Angels. Jacob sent messengers ahead to his brother Esau who was living in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Genesis 32:1-5 The Message (MSG)
And Jacob went his way. Angels of God met him. When Jacob saw them he said, “Oh! God’s Camp!” And he named the place Mahanaim (Campground). Then Jacob sent messengers on ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir in Edom. He instructed them: “Tell my master Esau this, ‘A message from your servant Jacob: I’ve been staying with Laban and couldn’t get away until now. I’ve acquired cattle and donkeys and sheep; also men and women servants. I’m telling you all this, my master, hoping for your approval.’”
Genesis 32:2-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Jacob said when he saw them, “This is God’s camp.” So he named that place Mahanaim. Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Genesis 32:2-3 New Century Version (NCV)
When he saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim. Jacob’s brother Esau was living in the area called Seir in the country of Edom. Jacob sent messengers to Esau
Genesis 32:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Jacob said when he saw them, This is God’s host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim. And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
Genesis 32:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim. Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Genesis 32:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s camp.” And he called the name of that place Mahanaim. Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Genesis 32:2-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s camp.” So he named that place Mahanaim (double camps). [Gen 32:7, 10] Then Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.